CONTACT
mobile : +39 3386956419
email : ali.bianchini@gmail.com
ABOUT ME
Born in Genoa in 1994, a cheerful and sociable architect currently residing in Lisbon, Portugal. Graduated with top honors, studying at five universities across Europe and Latin America, focusing on environmental sustainability, natural construction, and urban regeneration through participatory processes.
Enriched academic studies with volunteer programs and workshops, enhancing teamwork and integration skills.
Professional experience spans architecture, construction oversight, art, interior design, and exhibitions, developing a multidisciplinary approach from urban planning to object design.
In Lisbon, active in creative collectives and a shared studio, exploring ceramics, sewing, and illustration, with works exhibited in shows. Seeking new learning experiences.
LANGUAGES
Italian : native language
Spanish : C2 level
Portuguese : C2 level
English : B2 level
WORK
Mircea Anghel Atelier
2021 - 2024 : ATELIER MANAGER
Key Responsibilities:
Management of all projects in all phases of their realization
Concept creation, design, and development of project ideas and presentations
Surveys, 3D modeling and drafting of technical documentation required for production
Supervision and practical assistance in production activities both in the workshop and on the construction site
Graphic development and media coordination, including the creation and maintenance of the website
Project cost evaluation, logistics organization, and coordination of orders and transportation
Curation, installation, and management of exhibitions, including travel logistics
Business trips
Management of administrative tasks, appointments, meetings, and the atelier’s calendar
INTERNSHIP
Volume Architecture Lisbon Studio (Portugal)
2019 - 2020 : Internship mobility year
Architectural design primarily focused on residential projects, preparation of technical documentation for legal compliance, surveying and 3D modeling.
EXTRA WORK
2013 - 2014 : Tutored high school students in mathematics and technical drawing
2016 : Educator at LiberiTutti DYV summer sports camp for children
2021 : Worked in grape harvesting and processing for natural wine production with Les Jardins de Theseiis in France
EDUCATION
L. Lanfranconi science’s high school, Genoa (Italy)
2008-2013
University of Genoa, UNIGE (Italy)
Dipartimento Architettura e Design, DAD
Single-cycle Master's degree program 2013 - 2021
2021 : DEGREE WITH HONORS
110/110 cum laude
ACADEMIC MOBILITY SCHOLARSHIPS
Polytechnic University of Valencia, UPV (Spain)
Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura, ETSA
Erasmus mobility year 2016 - 2017
University of Mexico City, UAM (Mexico)
Licenciatura en Arquitectura - Ciencias y Artes para el Diseño
Academic mobility year 2017 - 2018
University of São Paulo, USP (Brazil)
Faculdade de Arquitetura e Urbanismo, FAU
Winter semester mobility 2018
University of Lisbon, ULisboa (Portugal)
Faculdade de Arquitetura da Universidade de Lisboa, FAUL
Summer semester mobility 2019
UNIVERSITY PROJECTS
2014 : University competition for lighthouse design ideas, collected in the book "Fari: Araldica", written by V. Pizzigoni and V. Scelsi.
2015 : University competition to design a community cardboard bench for Cartimballo S.p.A.
2015 : Awarded first prize by archaeologists in the university competition for designing a wooden structure for the Policastro archaeological dig, featured in the book "Idee per Policastro: All’insegna del Giglio", written by F. Novi.
2018 : Collaborated in the student team ARCH_IN Architecture in Societies to develop projects addressing architectural and urban social issues in Latin America.
2021 : University final thesis project: Urban area requalification based on the Tactical Urbanism approach, focusing on self-construction and collective participation.
CERAMICS
2021 - 2023 : Member of Forno Aberto, a shared ceramics atelier in Lisbon
2024 : Shared artistic studio with the Gado Bravo collective in Lisbon
2024 : CERAMIC WORKS EXHIBITION
in collaboration with the Gado Bravo collective for an event organized with Enxertia artistic collective
CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOPS
2016 : Workshop on building a dome with recycled materials, organized by architect Lillo Navarro
2020 : Workshop on building a sustainable house with natural materials, organized by Quinta Kania Farm.
2021 : Workshop on building an urban wooden structure led by the architectural collectives Orizzontale and Splace, for the redevelopment of Piazzetta Rostagno
VOLUNTEERING
2020 : Workaway experience in the construction of an outdoor kitchen for CasaNoCampo in Porto Covo, Portugal.
2021 : Workaway experience supporting a small rural project in Algarve, Portugal
2021 : Workaway experience in renovating a house and maintaining a permaculture project for a private rural project in northern Portugal.
2024 : Design and construction of a wooden platform around a tree for the Waking Life festival in Portugal
MORE SKILLS
Created this website and others for friends
Fast learner
Highly adaptable
Enjoys sewing and crochet
Sailing beginner
Photography